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Directoire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

DIRECTOIRE STYLE

Formed in the wake of the Jacobin Reign of Terror’s bloody guillotine, the Directoire was established to lead France into order through the leadership of a five-member council of directors. It was brief, lasting only from 1795 to 1799, ending with Napoléon Bonaparte’s coup d’état, and was economically tumultuous. Yet it was an essential bridge between the era of Louis XVI and the elaborate Empire style that followed, with Directoire furniture and decorative arts shaped by a royal passion for classical design and an enthusiasm for postrevolutionary France.

Much of the country’s furniture production had halted during the French Revolution when the furniture guilds system was abolished, but during the Directoire period, the cabinetmakers restarted their businesses, such as François-Honoré-Georges and Jacob-Desmalter who established a new workshop called Jacob-Frères. Pieces made in walnut, elm, mahogany and other inexpensive materials incorporated influences ranging from Egypt to Pompeii, with popular forms including the curule armchair based on an ancient Roman design. The aesthetics of the transitional style were more austere than during the monarchy, with court cabinetmaker Jean-Baptiste Sené, for instance, reimagining his workshop’s neoclassical-style furniture with ungilded surfaces and a reduction of ornamentation.

Symbols referencing the revolutionary tenets of liberty, equality and fraternity were frequently carved into Directoire furnishings, such as the Phrygian cap, clasped hands and the fasces, which is an image of a bound bundle of sticks adopted from the Roman Republic, where it was seen as an emblem of strength through unity.

Elements of the French Directoire style continued through Empire style. Designers Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine are credited today as major proponents of both movements. The classically inspired furniture design is represented in pieces such as the boat-shaped daybed and the klismos chair, which endured in French interiors as well as in styles abroad, including American Directoire.

Find a collection of antique ​​Directoire chairs, tables, daybeds, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Directoire
Set of Four Wedgwood Directoire Yellow Banded Creamware Cups and Saucers
Set of Four Wedgwood Directoire Yellow Banded Creamware Cups and Saucers

Set of Four Wedgwood Directoire Yellow Banded Creamware Cups and Saucers

$100Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Four Wedgwood Directoire Yellow Banded Creamware Cups and Saucers

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

Set of four Wedgwood Directoire pattern yellow banded cream cups and saucers. Cups and saucers in the Directoire pattern and style with characteristic handles of the post Revolutionary six year period of the French Directory...

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20th Century English Directoire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Creamware

19th Century French Directoire Style Silver Plate Mirrored Surtout de Table Tray
19th Century French Directoire Style Silver Plate Mirrored Surtout de Table Tray

19th Century French Directoire Style Silver Plate Mirrored Surtout de Table Tray

$1,995

19th Century French Directoire Style Silver Plate Mirrored Surtout de Table Tray

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally used to display a centerpiece on a buffet or table, this large late nineteenth century French Directoire style silver plate footed tray, or surtout de table, features a mi...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Directoire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

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18th Century Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer Empire French Locre and Russinger
18th Century Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer Empire French Locre and Russinger

18th Century Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer Empire French Locre and Russinger

$2,927 / set

18th Century Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer Empire French Locre and Russinger

By Meissen Porcelain, Locre, Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM), Dresden Porcelain, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Antique French Locre & Russinger French gilded porcelain cup and saucer with figural handle On the cup four landscapes in reserve (2 lozenge) and a row embossed pearls. In the corner...

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18th Century French Antique Directoire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold Leaf

18th Century Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer Empire Directoire French porcelain
18th Century Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer Empire Directoire French porcelain

18th Century Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer Empire Directoire French porcelain

$2,153Sale Price / set|20% Off

18th Century Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer Empire Directoire French porcelain

By Meissen Porcelain, Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM), Porcelaine de Paris, Dresden Porcelain, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Antique French Paris porcelain cabinet cup and saucer with figural griffin handle The cup is divided in three section by two rows of embossed pearls. In the middle section four burni...

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18th Century French Antique Directoire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Antique Aprey French Faience Pottery Cachepots or Jardinieres
Pair of Antique Aprey French Faience Pottery Cachepots or Jardinieres

Pair of Antique Aprey French Faience Pottery Cachepots or Jardinieres

$1,850 / set

Pair of Antique Aprey French Faience Pottery Cachepots or Jardinieres

By Aprey Pottery Factory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique French faience jardinieres or cachepots. By Aprey. Each with two painted scenes on either side. One has a man gardening and a woman carrying a breadbask...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Faience

Pair of French Directoire Late 18th Century Lidded Apothecary Jars with Labels
Pair of French Directoire Late 18th Century Lidded Apothecary Jars with Labels

Pair of French Directoire Late 18th Century Lidded Apothecary Jars with Labels

$1,500 / set

Pair of French Directoire Late 18th Century Lidded Apothecary Jars with Labels

By Deroche

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Directoire period ceramic lidded apothecary jars from the late 18th century, with hand-painted foliage motifs, labeled Tamarind and Ext. Cicutæ A:F, from the Deroche...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Directoire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Vaso con Piatto in Cristallo Decoro Blu e Oro Austroungarico Inizio 1800
Vaso con Piatto in Cristallo Decoro Blu e Oro Austroungarico Inizio 1800

Vaso con Piatto in Cristallo Decoro Blu e Oro Austroungarico Inizio 1800

$1,433

Vaso con Piatto in Cristallo Decoro Blu e Oro Austroungarico Inizio 1800

Located in Milano, MI

Elegant decagonal shaped crystal lidded vase, dish plate dating back to Directoire period, finely decorated by elaborate floral and geometrical gilded, white and blue enameled patter...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Directoire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Directoire French Golden Ocher Color Tole Tray
Directoire French Golden Ocher Color Tole Tray

Directoire French Golden Ocher Color Tole Tray

$2,600

Directoire French Golden Ocher Color Tole Tray

Located in Chireno, TX

Directoire French golden ocher color tole tray adorned in original painted decoration, early 19th century. Note: Original/early finish on antique an...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Directoire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Tôle

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Located in GRENOBLE, FR

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H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 6.3 in

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Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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Antique Silver Cruet Set, Oil and Vinegar Bottles, 18th Century Period
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Antique Silver Cruet Set, Oil and Vinegar Bottles, 18th Century Period

By Ambroise Mignerot

Located in Paris, FR

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Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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Located in Paris, FR

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French Directoire Period Wine Table
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Directoire serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Directoire serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Directoire serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Deroche, Tiffany & Co., and Wedgwood. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $5,006 while the average work can sell for $1,850.

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